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Research & Innovation committee members

School of Medicine Research and Innovation Committee
The School of Medicine Research and Innovation Committee is dedicated to advancing the strategic goals of UCC by fostering a vibrant, collaborative, and impactful research environment. The Committee supports and drives initiatives that enhance research excellence, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, expand external funding opportunities, and increase postgraduate and postdoctoral research capacity.
The School of Medicine Research & Innovation Committee terms of reference are available here:
Name | Representation |
---|---|
Dr Cathal McCarthy | Chair (Pharmacology & Therapeutics) |
Anatomy & Neuroscience (Ageing & Brain Sciences) | |
Dr. Emma O’Shea | Centre for Gerontology & Rehabilitation |
Prof. Noel Caplice | Medicine (including Radiology) |
Dr. Colm O Tuathaigh | Medical Education Unit |
Dr. Andrew England | Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy |
Prof. Keelin O’Donoghue | Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
Dr. Elizabeth Brint | Pathology and representing GP |
Dr. Mark Rae or |
Physiology |
Prof. Gerard Clarke | Psychiatry + APC (Food Microbiome & Health) |
Dr. Catriona Foley | Surgery (including Anaes Int Care + Emer Med) |
(Graduate Studies Representative) |
Chair GS committee or nominee |
TBC | Cancer Research @ UCC (Future Medicines) |
TBC | Paediatrics & Child Health + INFANT (Children) |